HG job...okay, heads are off, got ?'s

[bgambino]

96 Outback 2.5 136K

First of all...I tried to upload a pic of the gasket and what I think is the problem area, if correct, I have one problem on one head and the same problem on the other head. I got this message when trying to upload: ...Your file of 1.07 MB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 50.0 KB for this filetype...how do I get around this?

 

1—will 1st subaru give me a complete list of what exactly is in gasket overall set? Whats the correct description for this?

 

2—Can I get just the bearings for some of the idler pulleys rather than get the pulley itself? Maybe the machine shop who does my heads can press them in…? The one with the notches on it really whirs when I spin it…..can you get these bearings anywhere or would 1st Subaru have them/?

 

2A—The tensioner pulley….when the bolt which holds it is tightened down, it seems there is some looseness…I guess because of the pivoting action and there needs to be looseness….but it’s a bit difficult to tell if there is any wobble in the bearing (it actually doesn’t look a lot like a regular bearing either…not like the other idler pulleys)

 

3—should I replace the tensioner itself….this is the early type—straight piston….just not sure (not looking to spend more $$ than I have to…opinions?

 

4—I took the drive plate off today and I have that plastic cover (I forget what this is called but I have read here that I should purchase an aluminum one) Whats this called and whats behind it? Does it have a gasket and do you use any sealant on it?

Got lots more questions later...

Thanks guys

[3Pin]

Re:#1 every damn gasket you'll need...serously saved me lots of time and money. While the engine is out, it makes sense to replace all the gaskets/seals you can.

 

Re: # 4 it's called an oil seperator cover. Part # 11831AA150. Should be $12.17 at 1st subauru.

 

Can't comment on 2 and 3 sorry.

[Hotshot]

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Hehe, thats about the one question of yours that I can answer.

[Gnuman]

96 Outback 2.5 136K

First of all...I tried to upload a pic of the gasket and what I think is the problem area, if correct, I have one problem on one head and the same problem on the other head. I got this message when trying to upload: ...Your file of 1.07 MB bytes exceeds the forum's limit of 50.0 KB for this filetype...how do I get around this?

 

1—will 1st subaru give me a complete list of what exactly is in gasket overall set? Whats the correct description for this?

 

2—Can I get just the bearings for some of the idler pulleys rather than get the pulley itself? Maybe the machine shop who does my heads can press them in…? The one with the notches on it really whirs when I spin it…..can you get these bearings anywhere or would 1st Subaru have them/?

 

2A—The tensioner pulley….when the bolt which holds it is tightened down, it seems there is some looseness…I guess because of the pivoting action and there needs to be looseness….but it’s a bit difficult to tell if there is any wobble in the bearing (it actually doesn’t look a lot like a regular bearing either…not like the other idler pulleys)

 

3—should I replace the tensioner itself….this is the early type—straight piston….just not sure (not looking to spend more $$ than I have to…opinions?

 

4—I took the drive plate off today and I have that plastic cover (I forget what this is called but I have read here that I should purchase an aluminum one) Whats this called and whats behind it? Does it have a gasket and do you use any sealant on it?

Got lots more questions later...

Thanks guys

 

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